Bird Poo On Wind Turbines Is A Problem Solved By High Tech Scarecrows (HBO)

Offshore wind farming is booming in the UK — but it’s not just the renewable energy sector that loves these turbines. For seabirds, offshore wind structures are a logical landing pad, and with so many birds comes all of their poo. Until now, there has been no way to keep it at bay.

Now, one company is hoping that their simple innovation will be enough to literally scare the shit out of the birds – and improve the safety of workers at the same time.

VICE News Tonight traveled to Northern England to visit the company that claims to have found a solution.